さび

wabisabi

Translations

1. aesthetic of imperfection and impermanence
2. beauty in simplicity and transience

Notes

Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic concept that finds beauty in imperfection, transience, and simplicity. It is deeply rooted in Zen Buddhism and often applied in art, design, and lifestyle. The concept encourages acceptance of the natural cycle of growth and decay.

Tags

#aesthetics #japanese culture #philosophy

Examples

さびうつくしさをかいするのはむずかしい。

Wabisabi no utsukushisa o rikai suru no wa muzukashii.

Understanding the beauty of wabi-sabi is difficult.

彼女のいえさびせいしんはんえいしている。

Kanojo no ie wa wabisabi no seishin o han'ei shite iru.

Her house reflects the spirit of wabi-sabi.

さびほんでんとう的ながくです。

Wabisabi wa Nihon no dentō-teki na bigaku desu.

Wabi-sabi is a traditional Japanese aesthetic.